Illinois pesticide license practice test
Practice questions for the Illinois core exam, written from the EPA certification standards and Illinois pesticide law and explained one by one. Train by topic, then take a timed mock exam.
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10 practice questions from the question catalog. How many can you get right?
How the Illinois pesticide applicator exam works
Commercial applicators and operators in Illinois need a license from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA). You pass the General Standards exam and the exam for each category you work in.
The General Standards exam has 100 multiple choice questions and is closed book. You need 70 percent to pass. It covers labels, safety, the environment, pests, equipment, calibration and Illinois pesticide law.
This site is an independent exam trainer. The license itself is issued by IDOA, not by us. Our questions are our own, written from the EPA certification standards and Illinois law.
The topics of the test
The 406 questions in the catalog are spread across these areas. In the trainer you practice all of them until every area sticks.
- Label and Labeling Comprehension40 questions
- Safety and Personal Protective Equipment36 questions
- Environmental Concerns30 questions
- Pests and Pest Management25 questions
- Pesticides and Formulations24 questions
- Application Equipment30 questions
- Application Methods25 questions
- Federal Laws and Regulations35 questions
- Supervising Noncertified Applicators20 questions
- Professionalism and Stewardship20 questions
- Calibration and Math40 questions
- Illinois Pesticide Law81 questions
How many questions can you get right?
10 practice questions, free and without signing up. At the end you see whether it would already be enough for the test.
How you learn with us
No rote memorizing from start to finish. The trainer remembers what you know and practices exactly the rest with you.
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10 practice questions, free. Afterwards you know where you stand.
All questions with solutions
The complete catalog with 406 questions, each with the correct answer.
Tests that adapt to you
Every round puts the questions together anew. Whatever you got wrong comes back until it sticks.
Pass or get your money back
If you fail despite practicing, you get your last payment back.
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Everything you need for the knowledge test in one place. No book, no class, on your phone or computer.
- 406 questionsAll with solutions
- 100 in 180 minutesLike in the real test
- 12 topic areasPractice targeted, one by one
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The complete question catalog
All 406 questions that could come up, each with the correct answer. You learn exactly what gets asked.
For every question you see how often others get it wrong and which answer they mix it up with. That way you spot the traps.
Test simulation like the real thing
100 questions, 180 minutes, graded like the real test: at least 70 correct answers out of 100 (70 percent).
Every round is shuffled anew. Afterwards you see right away whether you would have passed and what is still missing.
Practice that adapts to you
The trainer remembers what you already know. Wrong answers come back until they stick, and a question only counts as learned once you have answered it correctly several times with time in between.
You can also practice individual topics or just your weak spots.
Your plan until the test
Enter your test date and the trainer spreads the questions across the remaining days. That way a small round waits for you every day instead of cramming everything the last evening.
Your progress shows you at any time when you are ready for the test.
Short videos to swipe
Learn like on Instagram or TikTok: Every question comes as a short video, you tap your answer and swipe to the next one. Whatever you got wrong shows up more often.
Ideal for in between, on the train or on a break.
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We are confident that you will pass with the trainer. If not, we refund the last payment of your subscription. The guarantee applies to the subscription, not to lifetime access.
It is that simple: Within 30 days after the test, send us a short email at [email protected] with proof, for example a photo of your test result. No follow-up questions, no form. The exact conditions are in the terms and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Illinois General Standards exam?
100 multiple choice questions, closed book. You need 70 percent to pass.
Can I take the exam online?
Yes. In person exams at IDOA testing sites are free, and online exams are proctored through ProctorU for a fee per attempt. Check the University of Illinois Extension pages for the current options.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. the Illinois Department of Agriculture does not publish its exam questions. All questions here are our own, written from the EPA core competency standards (40 CFR 171.103) and Illinois pesticide law.
Do I get my license here?
No. This site only helps you prepare. Licenses are issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture after you pass the exams. We are not affiliated with the agency or its testing provider.
Do you cover the category exams?
Not yet. This trainer covers the core exam that every applicator must pass. Category exams such as agricultural plant, right of way or turf and ornamental follow the same label, safety and calibration basics.
Do you have pesticide license practice tests for other states?
Yes. Every state runs its own applicator exam with its own state law part, so each one has its own trainer: Texas, North Carolina and Ohio.